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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer Review

Good Day! Today is a very important day. Today is the release of the last Artemis Fowl book ever! Today millions of my fellow Artemis Fowl Fans are running to buy Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian by Eoin Colfer. Soon, I will be among them!

In honor of this amazing day, I will review the Artemis Fowl book that I read the most number of times. I read Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer about thirty-five times.

Many years ago - 2008 to be exact - I
found a certain book in my sister's bookshelf. I had just finished the
brilliant fourth book of the Artemis Fowl Series and wanted to read the earlier
books. I decided to read second book of the series, The Arctic Incident
because I really wanted to learn about the references to the past Holly and the
other characters made in the unforgettable fourth book.

I was pleasantly greeted with an awesome story. As soon as I read the first page, I
could not stop reading, could not stop enjoying the story. The second book was
completely addicting. It was as enthralling and complex as the fourth book!

I cannot imagine a world where I
never read this book. Where I never experienced a story with a well-developed
world of fairies, hilarious quotes and remarkable character development.

Anti-heroes are my favorite character
type. I enjoy seeing them struggle with their internal demons to make choices
that benefit more than there own greed. Artemis Fowl is a complex and wonderful
anti-hero. I am amazing at how much he grows throughout
this novel. In the beginning, he lacks the ability to respect other people and
the drive to save other human beings. I adore reading this book as he stays an anti-hero
but has certain moments of humane beliefs. It is heartbreaking to me that he
had to live two years without his father. His caring nature of love for his
father is lovely. Also, he is truly portrayed as a genius because all his manner of speaking, execution of plans and his understanding of complex realities.

The other
characters are equally incredible and I wish they were real and could counter every villainous plot. Commander
Root remarks the wittiest lines and despite his high rank, he is unafraid to
take part of a mission. Foaly is ability to not be frightened during a
terrifying life position needs to be respected.

Artemis Fowl may
be a male dominated series, but the female characters are so fierce and strong
that they bring life to the story.

I will always
shiver at the creative way the genius villainess Opal Koboi was described when
she was introduced. “ In fact, her father, Ferall Koboi’s dream daughter would
have been moderately intelligent, quite pretty, and of course, complacent. …
Opal grew to be precocious, headstrong, and beautiful – a dangerous
combination.” (Colfer 72)

I find Opal a
wonderfully complex villainess that has plans that are undeniably genius. It is
no secret that Opal only appears in the even number books of the Artemis Fowl
series because she is even smarter
then Artemis Fowl. Opal is definitely the perfect villain for Artemis to fight
against.

The intelligent
heroine Captain Holly Short is described as “extremely pretty in a dangerous
sort of way. Black-soidow pretty.” (Colfer 214) and she sure is.

At the beginning of this brilliant
book, Holly hates Artemis because he kidnapped him. The moments where she does
hilarious slapsticks on Artemis are the perfect pay back. I love how her change
in viewpoints from disgust to respect for Artemis was gradual and realistic. Also,
the banter Holly has with
Root and Artemis is hilarious!

Overall, The Arctic Incident is an epic book in
an epic series that you need to read. If you do not you will regret it.
Especially since all eight books are now all out.

Epic quotes that
will sure convince you futher to read The
Arctic Incident!

Holly’s change
in feelings towards Artemis is fantastically written.

“In spite of
herself, Holly was touched by his unwillingness to give up, against all the
odds. She was certain that, for once, Artemis wasn’t trying to manipulate
anybody. He was simply a boy who missed his father. Maybe her defenses were
down, but she felt sorry for him.” (Colfer 169)

Proof Foaly
should be praised for his unwillingness to give up and ability to joke in grave
circumstances. Isn’t the following quote hilarious?

“The centaur
began to heave theatrical sobs, peeping out between his fingers. Now, if I were
a button camera, where would I hide? Somewhere the sweeper wouldn’t check.”
(Colfer 170)

Can’t do without
one of Commander Julius Root’s witty insults. “Fowl! Open the door, you
pasty-faced mud weasel!”(Colfer
134)

This quote
always causes me to laugh!

“I could tell,
you but you’re not going to like it.”

‘Tell me,
Captain. That’s a direct order.”

Holly told him.
He didn’t like it.” (Colfer 198)

“At the risk of
sounding clichéd, Briar, you’ll never get away with this.” (Colfer 208)

“So, you’re
saying this fissure is going to open up for a couple of minutes. And I have to
fly through. And that’s the entire plan? said Holly.” (Colfer 221)

“Artemis didn’t
argue. In truth, these facts had already occurred to him. Sometimes being a
genius was a burden.

‘Very well,
Butler. I shall remain here. Unless… ‘

Butler’s eyes
narrowed. ‘Unless what?’

Artemis smiled
his dangerous smile. ‘Unless I have an idea.” (Colfer 229)

“Holly stared at
him frankly. ‘To remind you that deep beneath the layers of deviousness, you
have a spark of decency. Perhaps you could blow on that spark occasionally.”
(Colfer 274)

What are you
waiting for? Buy The Arctic Incident
and fall in love with its brilliant cast and sly humor. It is the perfect book
for boys, girls, men and women alike!!!!!

12 comments:

I guess I will have to change that soon! This sounds absolutely amazing and those quotes you selected are convincing me to pick up this series soon. I'm glad to hear you're so invested in it! Awesome review, Rachel. :)

Ooooo Rachel anti-heroes are my favorite too! The way you described Artemis, and there's nothing I enjoy more than watching a character grow over time. Clearly, this is a series I need to read given your reaction to it, and I hope this last book is everything you hoped it would be!

LOL I think your persuasive methodology is working, Rachel -- I AM CONVINCED! :') I've been meaning to read this book for the longest time, but for some reason, I haven't yet. I can feel your excitement gushing through your words and it's making me crazy in love with the sound of this. An awesome villianess named Opal? Yes, please! (Random note: That's my birthstone LOL!)

I loved your enthusiasitc fan girl review! I actually have two books in this series layng around and haven't started them, I know I hear you shufdering. I must endeavor to read them, they sound wonderful! I will be on the lookout for your review of the last book!

Oh, Rachel, actually this is the first book I read in this series! x) I can't find the first book, so I decided to just jump into the series and find out whether I like it or not. Oh my goodness, I'm so glad that I gave this book a go! It's AMAZING. <3

Ya know, I've never read an Artemis Fowl book even though it's one of those series that seem highly popular and probably right up my alley. I don't know when, but I figure one of these days I'll have to give it a go.

It is confirmed: I have been living under a rock. This is the first time I hear of this series BUT, since your persuasive methodology worked admirably, it certainly won't be the last. Wonderful review, Rachel!

I love it when a books sucks you in and is completely addicting. The anti-hero is a favorite of mine too, Rachel. I love the flawed characters. I've seen this series around on Netgalley but never did request it. Your persuasive methodology has me re-thinking my decision. Wonderful review. :)

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